Yen

[jen] or [jɛn]

Definition

(noun.) the basic unit of money in Japan; equal to 100 sen.

Checker: Otis--From WordNet

Definition

(pl. ) of Ye

(n.) The unit of value and account in Japan. Since Japan's adoption of the gold standard, in 1897, the value of the yen has been about 50 cents. The yen is equal to 100 sen.

Checker: Lowell

Definition

n. a Japanese gold or silver coin used as the monetary unit since 1871 and now equivalent to about 2s. 0çµ? of our money.

Edited by Angus